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Sat Aug 11

Frederic Caudron Is The Champion of Champions ^Featured

Published in World 3-Cushion News
Written by Sal Bello
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Frederic Caudron of Belgium faced fellow countryman Eddy Merckx in the finals of the inaugural McCreery Champion of Champions Tournament. The two friends and rivals both knew whatever the outcome the match would make history. And once again it was Caudron who proved why he currently sits on top of International 3-cushion billiards as the world ranked number 1 player and reigning world champion. With a demonstration of skill, concentration and determination he powered his way to a 50-35 victory in 23 innings (2.174 average, high run of 9) to take the trophy, the title and the $150,000 first place prize.

Sat Aug 4

The Groundbreaking McCreery 3-Cushion Champion of Champions ^Featured

Published in World 3-Cushion News
Written by Sal Bello
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New York - July 30, 2018. McCreery 3-Cushion Champion of Champions -- Groundbreaking event to shake the world of billiards.The inaugural “McCreery 3-Cushion Champion of Champions” event, an exciting and innovative 3-cushion billiards tournament, will begin on Sunday, August 5, 2018, and run through Saturday, August 11, 2018. Over the course of these seven days, twelve of the most accomplished billiard champions in the world will compete in a round robin event.

Thu Aug 2

Eddie Merckx Over Dani Sanchez To Win Verhoeven Open ^Featured

Published in World 3-Cushion News
Written by Sal Bello
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Eddie Merckx of Belgium has defeated Dani Sanchez of Spain to win the 2018 Verhoeven Open Tournament. The incredible Eddy Merckx, coming off his recent success in Seoul at the inaugural 3CC Masters is now the 2018 Verhoeven open champion.

Fri Jul 20

Pedro Gonzalez of Colombia Wins 2018 Pan American Championship ^Featured

Published in World 3-Cushion News
Written by Sal Bello
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He just came from the billiard table after his victory in the Pan American final and ran straight into a microphone. Colombian Pedro Gonzalez (above left) had just won the most important event in his career and stammered with a trembling voice: "This is for my country, this is for Colombia.'' The emotions were understandable. The 42-year old from Bogota had never achieved a major victory before and now was the Pan American Champion. A fellow Colombian Jose Juan Garcia was runner-up (above right).

Thu Jul 19

Eddy Merckx Wins Inaugural 3CC Masters Invitational Tournament ^Featured

Published in World 3-Cushion News
Written by Sal Bello
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The first ever final of the 3CC World Masters did not only have a Belgian winner, like the World Championship in Bolivia it had two Belgians in the final match. Eddy Merckx (above) became the first winner of this special new formatted event with a victory over Eddy Leppens. The strongest billiard nation in the world was in the spotlight in Seoul, which saw none of the home town favorites make it to the podium. Tayfun Tasdemir (Turkey) and Quyet Chien Tran (Vietnam) rounded out the top four.

World 3-Cushion News (132)

Frederic Caudron Is The Champion of Champions ^Featured

The Groundbreaking McCreery 3-Cushion Champion of Champions ^Featured

Eddie Merckx Over Dani Sanchez To Win Verhoeven Open ^Featured

Pedro Gonzalez of Colombia Wins 2018 Pan American Championship ^Featured

Eddy Merckx Wins Inaugural 3CC Masters Invitational Tournament ^Featured

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